I’m a researcher whose eyes, ears, and heart are sensitive to everyday social and behavioral patterns.
I unsurface the extraordinary in the ordinary to inform decisions in design and evaluation. I aim to innovate products and systems that are embedded in human-centered design. My training in applied anthropology and public health give me a “one-two punch,” revealing cultural nuances and people's unique perspectives on health, technology, and services. |
MethodicalI play with methods from the social sciences, public health and design. Mixed methodology is my dogma. Each step, whether quantitative or qualitative, has a strategic purpose that addresses the project’s goals. Are the metrics and findings relevant and utilizable? Will this inform a decision?
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Reflexive
A good researcher knows when to immerse then distance oneself interchangeably in the field and with data. Reflection allows me to be aware of my biases when researching other people’s behaviors and attitudes. This awareness avoids stereotypes that mislead the client and disrespect users.
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Systems-Minded
I seek "organic" patterns between people, objects, and larger yet sometimes hidden processes. I believe that everyday moments are reflections of embedded cultures. I holistically interpret the service ecosystem and touch points through the eyes of the user, the client, and stakeholders.
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Education
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Toolkit
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University of North Texas
Master of Science in Applied Medical Anthropology August 2014 - May 2017 GPA: 4.0 UNT Health Science Center Master of Public Health in Behavioral & Community Health August 2014 - May 2017 GPA: 3.7 General Assembly Product Management, Accelerated Course (June - August 2017) HTML + CSS, Remote Course (June - September 2017) JavaScript, Remote Course (June - September 2017) User Experience Design Immersive (June - August 2015) |
Anthro Research Methods:
Survey designing, Interviewing, Focus groups, Participant observation, Diary studies, Rapid ethnographic assessment, Primary & secondary research, Transcribing, Intermediate statistical analysis, Sampling, Dataset cleaning Software: MAXQDA, Atlas,ti, SPSS, SAS, R, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics UX Design Methods:
Sketching, Wireframing, Prototyping, Persona writing, Empathy maps, Card sorts, User flows, Storyboards, Site maps, Competitive & Comparative analysis, Usability testing, Design studio Software: Sketch, InVision, Axure, Balsamiq, POP, Keynote, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop Additional Skills:
Intermediate Spanish, Oral presentations (small and large audiences), Slideshow presentations, Academic posters, Technical writing, Coffee/Tea brewing Software: Slack, Skype, Trello, Google Suite, MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel |
eHealth + eEducation for Pre-K
An ethnographic exploration how preschool teachers and directors acquire health curricula and adapt technology into the classroom and school system.
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Food Insecurity Among UNT Students
A study how college students, whom the USDA define as 'food-insecure,' access food, keep up with school, and engage with university's food programs.
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Engaging Mental Health with a Form
A prototype that reimagines the visitation form in primary care clinics - bringing awareness of mental health and gamifying the optional PHQ-9.
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